New York City-based WeWork announced on Tuesday that the local entrepreneurial ventures were winners at The Creator Awards, which is a new initiative granting $20 million to global entrepreneurs, small businesses, growing companies, non-profits and artists.

Larry Irvin, with Brothers Empowered to Teach Initiative, was awarded $130,000, to launch, while Barrie Schwartz, with My House Social, received $18,000 for needed projects.

The local companies competed against 34 other finalists from across the southern United States, being recognized at the business pitch competition in Austin.

Similar rounds are taking place in South America, Europe and the Middle East.

Winners from the regional finals will vie at the global finals on Nov. 30 in New York.

Started in 2010, WeWork provides shared workspace, community and services for entrepreneurs.